Mental health is no longer a taboo topic in sports—but are we really getting better at understanding it? In this first part of a two-part conversation, Mischa opens up about his own experiences with pressure, sleepless nights, and performance anxiety on tour. Shanka adds his perspective from the business world, exploring how mindset, upbringing, and self-awareness shape resilience.
They discuss:
•The fine line between mental struggle and true mental illness.
•How reflection can be more powerful than “mental coaching.”
•Whether teenagers should really have mental coaches—or just better mentors.
Plus, in The Million Dollar Question, Mischa and Shanka share how friendship can sometimes be the best kind of therapy.